How to Pronounce Tocsin

To pronounce "tocsin", say TOCS-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒksɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɒksɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tocsin”

"tocsin" has 2 syllables: tocs-in. It rhymes with toxin and oxen, if that helps it stick.

What does tocsin mean?

noun

  1. An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France.
  2. A bell used to sound an alarm.

Words that rhyme with tocsin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toxinoxendioxinantitoxinaflatoxinauxinboxenwoxennoxon

Related words

alarmtokintollbelltockklaxontingtoot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tocsin"?▾

"Tocsin" has 2 syllables: tocs · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "tocsin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tocsin" is /ˈtɒksɪn/.

What does "tocsin" mean?▾

Tocsin: An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France.

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